New machine learning tool
17/10/2022
Downtime is the enemy of profitability in manufacturing, which is why FANUC, a leading global automation solutions provider, has introduced a new Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) software that is designed to prevent production problems before they happen. AI Servo Monitor uses artificial intelligence to predict possible failures of the drive systems for FANUC servomotors and spindle
motors.
AI Servo Monitor, in conjunction with MT-LINKi through machine learning, analyses the daily performance of machines equipped with FANUC computer numerical control (CNC) systems. Daily data is displayed in intuitive graphs, which allows users to easily monitor abnormalities. Artificial intelligence automatically creates a baseline model of the machine while running in a normal state. A developed ‘anomaly score’ expresses a difference in the baseline model and the daily recorded values. On a web interface, users can easily see the anomaly scores in a graph. Email notifications can also be issued if this value exceeds the predefined thresholds.
“The power of IIoT software is that it detects a failure before it happens, not after,” said Jon Heddleson, General Manager of Factory Automation for FANUC America. “Predictive maintenance is key to preventing unexpected downtime. FANUC’s AI Servo Monitor helps ensure that production keeps running smoothly.”
MT-Linki is FANUC’s machine status monitoring and data collection software, which connects shop floor equipment, including machine tools, robots and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). MT-Linki monitors, collects and presents data in colour-coded graphical representations of the factory floor to provide more information about manufacturing processes, as well as historical data. Non-FANUC CNCs, PLCs and various sensors can be connected using MTConnect or OPC-UA protocol.
The information presented via MT-Linki enables data-driven business decisions to optimise operations through enhanced maintenance capabilities, such as scheduling memory back-ups, presenting alarm/operator history and monitoring the status of memory back-up batteries, cooling fans, motor temperatures, etc.
